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Bachelor's degree in physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or asimilarfield. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses) * 2+ years of ...

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INTERN-R&D Lab Tech

Union City, TN · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

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Food Science Technologist/R&D-ProteinIf you are interested in joining and contributing to a privately held 70-year organization on our Product Development Team I would like to speak with you. We are ...

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Director of R & D

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$210K - $240K/yr

Our client, a leading Food Technology Company is seeking a R & D Director. This is a fast growing ... Bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science or a similar discipline; Master's degree or MBA ...

R & D Engineer

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D. in Polymer science, Material Science, Chemistry or related area WB polymer synthesis and coatings specific industry experience In-depth understanding of polymer structure-property relationships ...

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How much do internship pharma r&d scientist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship pharma r&d scientist in the United States is $130,117.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Pharma R&D Scientist vs Research Associate in Pharma R&D?

AspectInternship Pharma R&D ScientistResearch Associate in Pharma R&D
CredentialsUndergraduate or graduate student, pursuing relevant degreeBachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences or related field
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, supervised, learning-focusedFull-time employment, project-based, collaborative labs
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, research institutionsPharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, research labs
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles, internshipsComparing early-career research roles

The main difference is that an Internship Pharma R&D Scientist is a temporary, learning-focused position for students or recent graduates, while a Research Associate in Pharma R&D is a full-time, entry-level professional role with more responsibilities and independence in research projects.

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Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Conduct research, propose experiments, and analyze data to aid in development of new products.

  • Work with and lead project teams to develop new optical fibers and processes, including preform manufacturing, glass processing and assembly, fiber draw, and fiber testing.

  • Collaborate with project teams to design and develop equipment and techniques for fiber processing.


Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We areseekinga highly motivatedengineer to lead and contribute to the development of optical fibermanufacturingprocesses. This role requiresexpertiseinchemical or opticalengineering, physics,materialsscience,or related fields todevelopfibermanufacturingtechnology. The ideal candidate will work on processdevelopment, and innovation in fibermanufacturingtechniques, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance next-generation optical fiber technologies.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in physics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or asimilarfield.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:(Preferred qualifications, certifications, and/or licenses)

  • 2+ years of experiencein process development, manufacturing, or related fields.
  • Opticalfiber or Semiconductormanufacturing background preferred.
  • Optical test,electrical, programming, and mechanicalaptitudeskills arehelpful in this role

ESSENTIALRESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct research, propose experiments, and analyze data toaide in development of new products
  • Work with and lead project teams to develop new optical fibers and processes (preform manufacturing, glass processingand assembly, fiber draw,andfiber testing)
  • Collaborate with project teams to design and develop equipment and techniques for fiberprocessing
  • Design and conductdevelopmenttrials and experiments to achieve project milestones.
  • Document processes and develop standard operating procedurestotrain operators.
  • Be astrong,proactiveteam player with openness and willingness to contribute toward group goals and achievements.
  • Host meeting discussions, design reviews, and brainstorming sessions to build consensus on project or design direction

* Hiring Range:

$75,000 - $110,000

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position.